A fantastic opportunity to visit two of the premier Holstein herds in South Wales as part of the annual Holstein UK Celebration Event.

Praire Holsteins - 900 cow herd, average 11,970 litres

Sion Davies milks 900 cows in South West Wales with his wife Audrey and their daughters. The herd of pedigree Holsteins averages 11,970 litres with the best 100 cows doing 14,750. Cows are milked three times a day through a 40-point rotary parlour and housed all year round on eco-bedding since the installation of an AD plant three years ago. There is a strong emphasis on cow comfort and maximising the benefits of feed efficiency. The family were also the recipients of the High Feed Efficiency award at the 2016 Cream Awards.

Gelliddu Holsteins - 490 cow herd, average 10,000 litres

The award-winning Gelliddu herd, farmed by Bryan Thomas in partnership with his son Gareth comprises of 250 milkers plus 240 followers, including 85 EX, 126 VG and 24 GP. The cows which are housed in cubicles and fed a TMR, achieve an average yield of 10,000 litres and are milked twice a day through a 28:28 herringbone parlour with milk going to Freshways on a liquid contract. As a second generation farmer, Bryan now farms approximately 400 acres with 85 acres of maize and the remainder down to grass. Pioneering cow families include Alicia, Hazel, Jane and Present with April, Echo, Fantee and Trolley being introduced in more recent years.

Holstein UK members already booked to attend the two-day celebration event are not required to register to attend farm visits.

Registration Form - Please complete for confirm attendance

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Yes I will be attending the Praire Holsteins Farm Visit on Tuesday 2nd July 2019 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Yes I will be attending the Gelliddu Holsteins Farm Visit on Wednesday 3rd July 2019 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

If you have any queries please contact the Holstein UK Events Team on 01923 695252 or email events@holstein-uk.org